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Episode #17a – A Sebring Sport Aviation Expo Special Edition

Pre-Flight

In Episode 17 we announced that our Stuck Mic AvCast co-host Carl Valeri would be in attendance at the 2012 US Sport Aviation Expo in Sebring, FL. After 3 days of visiting with venders, watching speakers, and most importantly meeting you folks in the field, we’ve compiled an entire show around his Sebring interviews.

Cruise Flight

Interviews with:

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Episode #14a – Flying Clubs Explained

One of the best ways to decrease the cost of flying and increase your time in the air is to join a flying club. Recently I spoke with Todd Castro, former President of The Blue Sky Aviation Association, one of the most successful flying clubs in the United States.

Todd shared many aspects of starting and running a flying club. In this in depth interview you will learn:

  • Why you should consider joining a flying club.
  • Benefits other than flying you can expect.
  • Various legal structures.
  • Scheduling.
  • Dues.
  • Maintenance.
  • Insurance.
  • Unexpected Costs
  • Creatively Financing Aircraft
  • Interviewing Prospective Members.
  • Trouble Members
  • How Member Participation and Volunteerism Reduces Costs.
  • Accidents and Incidents.
  • Aircraft Storage.
  • How To Reduce Fuel Costs.
  • Resources For Forming A Flying Club.

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Let’s Go Flying : Flying Clubs

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